Scorpianna

Best wishes to you. This is the best forum I started at a similar place to you and am also 5'5. I'm now three months out and down 46 pounds. I love my sleeve.

Wow, that is horrible! Would you consider going out of the country for your surgery (if you still felt you needed it)?
I am going to Mexico as my BMI is not high enough for my insurance to cover it (about 38 right now, but no comorbities).

So sorry about that, but I would hope your surgeon is looking out for your best interests. I'm kind of in the same but (but with a much higher BMI). My insurance requires documentation that my BMI is at least 40 over a six month period. I've been working with the nutritionist and really wanted to try and lost a good bit of weight before surgery. Then I realized that if I lose more than 22 pounds I would be under the requirement and they wouldn't cover it. So, I'm going to continue to work on my eating and drinking habits in preparation for my post op life, but I'm definitely not going to try and lose much weight. It's sad that this is part of the game that you must play in order to get the surgery.
Best of luck to you and I hope you keep posting here anyway.

What is your BMI now? How much have you lost? It sounds like he is looking out for your best interests. Don't be sad, although I do understand. I am a low BMI and in that grey zone because I've been this way for 15 years and have never been able to maintain any lower. My surgeon might tell me the same thing. Some might say I'm crazy for doing this but extra weight is extra weight and ultimately bad for you. Or else we wouldn't be labeled "obese"!!!

I would really like to stay in touch with you as we are both lighter BMIs. Would you like to private message?

Up and dressed just waiting on my mother and we are off to the hospital!

Day three of the Pre-Op complete and its been smooth sailing. No cheating, no cravings, nothing, nodda. Down 11 Pounds and feeling great. Bring on the 27th; I'm ready for you Dr Alvarez!!!

Thanks for the well wishes and prayers, everyone. Everything went well. Surgery was yesterday AM at 11. I don't have much pain but soo much nausea. Each time I take a tiny sip of Water I feel like vomiting. Lots of dry heaving. I also have "the shakes." Not feeling awesome right now but trying to keep a good attitude.